A bright fireball meteor streaked across the Southeast US, startling residents across four states with a sudden flash and loud boom. In Georgia, a home sustained damage from what is believed to be meteor debris crashing through the roof. While no injuries were reported, the event underscores the potential impact of space debris on Earth.
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Dhanush and Nagarjuna's thriller 'Kuberaa' has made a strong debut, earning an impressive Rs 13 crore net in India on its opening day. The Telugu version is leading the charge with remarkable occupancy rates in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, especially during night shows. While the Tamil version showed fair occupancy, particularly in Chennai during evening shows, the film's performance was limited in Kannada, Hindi, and Malayalam.
Rishabh Pant dazzled in the first Test against England, showcasing his audacious talent. He scored a masterful century in each innings, becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat in England. Pant's innovative shots and candid self-talk, captured by stump mics, entertained fans.
Rohit Sharma, known for his calm batting approach, recently shared his mindset, emphasising instinctive responses over fixed targets. He also highlighted emotional control in high-pressure games. Sharma has retired from Test cricket after scoring 4,301 runs in 67 matches, including 12 centuries. India now have a new red-ball captain in Shubman Gill for the Test series in England.
The Congress party has launched a strong attack on the Modi government, alleging an "undeclared emergency" and a five-fold assault on Indian democracy. They accuse the government of weakening the Constitution, using tax terrorism, controlling the media, misusing investigative agencies, and suppressing civil liberties.
Vishal Yadav, a clerk at the Naval office in New Delhi, has been arrested for allegedly leaking classified defence information to a Pakistani handler. He shared sensitive details, including those related to Op Sindoor, in exchange for money to fund his online gaming addiction. Yadav was apprehended in Jaipur under the Official Secrets Act.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Friday. While Nifty50 went above 24,800, BSE Sensex was up over 200 points.
India is looking to reduce its reliance on China for rare earth minerals with a Rs 3,500-Rs 5,000 crore scheme to boost domestic production. This initiative comes as China's export restrictions on rare earths have raised concerns in the Indian automotive and renewable energy sectors.
India has strongly rebuked Pakistan at the UNSC, accusing them of exploiting the platform to advance a "nefarious agenda." Ambassador Harish highlighted Pakistan's human rights abuses and cross-border terrorism, citing the Pahalgam attack where 26 tourists were killed. He mentioned Operation Sindoor, India's retaliatory strikes on terrorist infrastructure.
Pakistan's government, led by Shehbaz Sharif, intends to formally nominate former US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. This decision stems from Trump's perceived diplomatic intervention during a recent military crisis with India, where his efforts are credited with de-escalating tensions and averting a wider conflict. Islamabad also lauded Trump's willingness to help resolve the Kashmir dispute.